I first found these kits after they went viral on Instagram and I’m SO glad that I gave it a go!

Before Craft Club Co I didn’t consider myself to be someone who was good at making things. I had a tendency to buy kits and never finish them, with several abandoned embroidery kits currently gathering dust in my office at home.

Then I bought my first moss coaster kit, which ended up being the gateway I needed to delve deeper into latch hooking. Now I’ve even made my first rug, which I’m incredibly proud of.

Latch hooking is a simple yet fun technique that is ideal for beginners, and can be used to create lots of fun craft projects.

Essentially, it involves pulling yarn or another fabric through a base to create a pile rug. The simple technique dates back centuries and has evolved from ancient rug making practices. It was even used in 4th-century Egypt and early Scandinavian works, although the modern technique used today more closely resembles rug making from the 1800s in England and North America.

As someone who is active on social media, I sometimes feel like a slave to my phone’s algorithm. Don’t get me wrong, I love connecting with people on Instagram, but the internet does have a tendency to pull me away from the real world.

There are so many things I want to do other than scroll on my phone. I love to read, and I recently got really into Craft Club Co’s latch hooking kits.

This is why I was excited to hear from Brick, who use their physical device as a way to help people switch off and engage in offline pursuits.

Choosing your cabin’s location is one of the most important things you will do when booking a cruise.

This is because all cabins have different merits: some are more quiet in the evenings, some feel less stable in rough seas, and others have better views. It all depends on what your priorities are, and what you want your cruise experience to be like.

For example, some people might prefer to be based close to the elevators. Although these areas can be more noisy due to increased foot traffic, booking a cabin in this spot can also make it easier to get around the ship, which can be really helpful for families or people with mobility difficulties.

I wrote a blog post two years ago about my SURI toothbrush, which I’ve used every day since it arrived in the post.

This was my first ever electric toothbrush, and I loved how it made my teeth feel so clean. After two years of consistent use it still worked really well - until I left it in a hotel room in Zurich, much to my dismay.

The bright side is that this gave me a reason to try the new version of their toothbrush, which promised to be an upgraded version of its predecessor.

As someone who loves both books and cruising, I’m a big fan of Cunard Line.

During a time when many cruise companies are removing literary spaces from their ships, Cunard continues to feature show stopping libraries housing thousands of individual titles. So when I saw that the Queen Mary 2 was setting off on a two night summer Jurassic Coast sailing, I jumped at the chance to get onboard this iconic ship.

As someone who loves both books and cruising, I’m a big fan of Cunard Line.

During a time when many cruise companies are removing literary spaces from their ships, Cunard continues to feature show stopping libraries housing thousands of individual titles. So when I saw that the Queen Mary 2 was setting off on a two night summer Jurassic Coast sailing, I jumped at the chance to get onboard this iconic ship.

In this article I share my honest thoughts about the Queen Mary 2, including how well she has been maintained, what I thought of the food, and whether I will sail on her again.

I recently sailed on Cunard’s iconic flagship, the Queen Mary 2, for the first time, embarking on a two night Jurassic Coast voyage from Southampton. As this is such a well loved ship, I was excited to get onboard and see how well she has been maintained over the last 20 years.

In this article I share real photos from my exact cabin, explore its pros and cons, and suggest ways that it can be improved by Cunard in the future.